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Edwin J. Hayward 



Liberty Press, 309 Washington St. 
Boston, Mass. 

AUG 13 1919 

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CONTENTS 

Page 

Introduction 5 

Reminiscences Via West Shore R. R 6 

Tribute — Abraham Lincoln 7 

Nobility of Character 8 

Epigrams 9 

Amer-exicans 10 

The Reign of Peace . . . . . . . 11 

Peace and Wisdom 12 

Conceit vs. Deceit 13 

Tribute — United States Soldiers and Sailors . .14 

A U. S. Liberty Bond 15 

Hilarity's Day 16 

Prescription for Commonsense 17 

Friends 17 

Authors' Lament 18 

A Natural Infirmity 19 

Wedding Day — Tribute ....... 20 

Reminiscences — Titanic 21 

Seasonable — Reasonable — Satirical .... 22 

Live Out of the Dark 23 

Solace in Sorrow 24 

Patience 25 

Your Birthday 26 

Birthday Greetings 26 

Aspiration 27 

A Love Secret 27 

Alphabetical Maxims 28 

America 29 

My Wish to You 29 

Sentimental Philosophy 30 

Good Counsel 31 



DEDICATION 

I gratefully inscribe this little volume to a true 
friend. In boyhood and manhood, in pleasure, 
sorrow, success and failure, still a true friend. 

Such is extraordinary through the vicissitudes 
in life. 

Therefore, to one in life I can verily laud, 
"A True Friend," Janette M. Cameron. 

— E. J. H. 



INTRODUCTION 

It is profitable to become acquainted with the preface 
of a publication. In this the writer places before the 
public the following work, not in an exalted spirit, but with 
the pure purpose to elevate that most essential and active 
part of our human makeup — the mind. 

We might well compare in a literal way as a world 
within us. Not seeking laurels in the attempt to pilot 
anyone, let it be known that I have experienced some of 
the hardupishness and luxuries of life ; more of the former. 

I am here prompted to repeat one of my first verses 
in poetry: 

Little Bits of Wisdom, 

Grasp them if you will, 
They will surely help some 

To increase the dollar bill 

The reader or listener may find herein wholesome and 
lofty sentiments. 

It is the hope of the author that what emanates herefrom 
will do some good, at least in giving some cheerful 
moments. It will not then be in vain, and I trust that such 
as here exposed will be found clear and genuine, tho' brief, 
to whom it will appeal as: "A Flow of Thoughts," gathered 
unaided during moments of valued time. 

E. J. HAYWARD. 



Reminiscences Via West Shore R. R. 
On-the-Hudson 

As I rode away from the babble of the world along the West 
Shore on-the-Hudson, for miles I could behold the wonderful 
beauty of nature, which, combines, I believe, with the spiritual 
beauty. The lofty peaks and verdant hills blend in peaceful 
harmony with the azure sky. All my cares and worry vanished 
as I gazed in awe and admiration. I could think only, and with 
the Psalmist exclaim: "How wonderful are thy works, God!" 
What an abundance of intellectual food for thought! All the 
human mind can grasp. 

Not the least must be one mention to remember — the ethereal 
mildness of the air, -which differs vastly from city life, like 
burnished silver to leaden gray. At night an equal sight. The 
silent sentinels of the woodlands, the phantom-like shadows 
from Lunar's silver rays. While the moon shines upon the 
tranquil river, there the glittering ripples vie the turbulent 
waters of the sea. But listen to the weird sounds that fill the 
ears: The Katydids and crickets sing along the shore. 

While on our sojourn we may wonder at the solemn silence 
that reigns; but occasionally we can hear the sweet tones of a 
bell, somtimes from a distant monastery, and again from a 
Piassing steamer. I am here prompted to repeat: "Silence is 
Golden," when I realize the wisdom and choice of the Monastic 
life, away from the babble of the world. It is positively there: 
"Talent is developed in solitude, character in the rush of the 
world." 

We can now continue on our way up the incline from the 
water's edge. Along the lofty mountain slopes extend the steel 
rails with speeding trains conveying country folk and city folk 
to duty, to pleasure, to admiration and a renewed spirit of grate- 
fulness for the beauty of nature and giver of all. What a whole- 
some benefit, mentally, physically and spiritually. 

For grandeur, who could wish for more? 

A brief but lasting memory. 



TRIBUTE TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN 

You have men of nations thinking, 
Illustrious man of noble deeds and fame, 

A man sublime; thou Abraham Lincoln, 
Is your enduring name. 

Not for glory did thou seek, 

What, then, was thy goal? 
All the nation's true men speak; 

Freedom! won for body and a soul. 

Princely man of men indeed. 

By you survived a nation sinking; 

A gallant race thou justly freed, 
Abraham Lincoln, true America is thinking. 



NOBILITY OF CHARACTER 

What is life without virtue? 
The predominate one to pursue, 
Does not abide by deeds alone, 
But words of a truthful tone; 
Virtue emanates from the heart. 
Sweet melody of life, never part. 

Seldom, virtue, issues from ease, 
Live as humans by Equality please; 
Conceit or artifice all is naught, 
See the snares! Let this be sought: 
Character's gem, nobility the setting, 
A treasure, never lost nor forgetting. 



EPIGRAMS 



The "Limelight" does not always cast its rays on Sincerity. 

II. 
Some of the great doers of the day love to be incensed. 

III. 

Charity from the want-to-be known is their receipt of 
reward. 

IV. 

The rich in spirit have cobweb relations. 

V. 

The average rich are poor specimens to set up as examples 
for unadulterated characters. 

VI. 
He that carries the poison of malice in his heart, shall 
suffer most by its caustic fumes. 

VII. 
Fortunate is he who sees and finds that which is seen and 
found by the few — Peace and Wisdom. 

VIII. 
What are we, why are we what we are? We are what we 
will to be. Be without a mar. 

IX. 

Is not Christianity courting the "Honorable" Hypocrisy? 

X. 

Poverty — stirs a stagnant spirit. 

XI. 

Don the uniform, shoulder the gun, 
Fight for Democracy, down the Hun! 

XII. 
Whither I stay or go, I will show 
No spirit of dissention, 
Goodwill and truth I mention. 



AMER-EXICANS 

(Air of ^Yankee Doodle.'*) 

O Yankee do the Mexicans 
Yankee Doodle ca-an 
That they may all raise their hats 
And then salute our flag. 

Three cheers for our Flag, 
Three cheers aga-in, 
And three cheers once again — 
Triumphant stars of freedom. 

O think of that sacred ground 
Whereon our gallant boys first fell, 
The town they call Vera Cruz — 
A True Cross they did carry. 

God bless our Soldier Boys 

And save our Country ever. 

And may the stars which now flow o'er 

Flow with the stripes forever. 



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THE REIGN OF PEACE 

When dreadful wars will ever cease, 
Then we'll cherish the atmosphere of peace; 
Peace of mind for which we crave, 
Comes to all from Him who gave 
Hence this message, we've had of old. 
Timely words of counsel, words of gold. 

O ye nations, bind in peace! 

Then all wars forever cease; 

Peace is sunshine to our life, 

Dissension — venomous, why dabble in strife? 

And so I wish all earthly days 

May peace abide with US always. 



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PEACE AND WISDOM 

Fortunate is he who sees and finds 
that which is seen and found by the few. 

Peace thou are a treasure: 

Peace of mind the world cannot give; 

The world that promises much, in the end gives what is 

vain and void. 
Peace of mind which all finally seek that comes from 

Him, above. 

The spiritpal life is the school where true wisdom is found ; 
The religious; life, where to cultivate, develop and retain. 
The worldly life offers, in addition to its many void glories 

and honors, an artificial brilliancy that ensnares many 

to look beyond; the opaque beyond. 
Would that all search and find, 
To see and then possess. 



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CONCEIT vs. DECEIT 

Ever stop to think, though haughty pride, 
For all thou hast in vain have tried; 
To hoard and keep thou cannot do, 
But for few short years at best accrue, 
You then will see that all is void, 
To whom riches have decoyed, 
And then perceive that in the end 
Egotists must equal with all men bend. 

I now then comprehend; 
To appear what I am not 
Is to betray an empty self 
And sad enough a lot, 
When unto others we deffuse, 
Defamatory ways are many, 
A sting, a blur, lost peace, 
Need not be any. 
Where such exists as here above. 
Happiness cannot, there lies false love. 
What are we, why are we, what we are? 
We are what we will to be — 
Be without a mar. 



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1918 

TRIBUTE 
United States Soldiers and Sailors 

Don the uniform, shoulder the gun, 
Fight for Democracy, down the Hun. 

Inspiring and lofty sentiments come to one while we 
stroll along the streets and look at the admirable and noble 
faces of true American manhood in the honorable Blue 
Uniform of our potent navy or at the sterling, open faces 
of those wearing the Olive Drab, commonly known as 
The Khaki. I am prompted to repeat: "The Blue and 
Khaki Everywhere." 

It is inconceivable how any man who lives or desires 
to live in the U. S. A., and qualified or useful, could endure 
to see noble characters, the best type of manhood on the 
face of the earth to be found, offering their all for the 
welfare of humanity, without having a remorse of con- 
science. 

"Breathes there such a man with soul so dead*' — 
Deprive him of his daily bread. 

True Americans show their spirit by their deeds. There- 
fore, be LOYAL! 



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THE PROPHETIC U. S. LIBERTY BOND 
Triumphant Number Five 

Listen! if you claim the U. S. A. 
With this honor, I herewith say: 

GET or REGRET! a bond number five, 
Grasp this chance, the final drive. 
The power behind this bond youll find, 
A source of joy, true peace of mind, 
And Oh! what a grand surprise; 
Our foes all sigh; the Ex-Kaiser dies. 

All this here will soon come true, 
God provide and co-operate must you. 
For a Victory-Liberty Bond number five 
Will kill Autocracy, keep Democracy alive. 
My country of history, victory and fame. 
All humanity will bless your name. 

For a Victory-Liberty Bond, number five, 
The Stars and Stripes will ever thrive. 

Slogan: GET or REGRET! 



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HILARITY'S DAY 

Will you listen what I say, 
'Bout, "The End of a Perfect Day," 
Or the morning after the night before, 
While merriment flowed supreme galore. 

CHORUS. 

Oh! "The wine, women and song" 
Will show you roses, but leave a thorn; 
While you feast of all this gladness, 
Haunts you till it's really madness, 
This is the end of Hilarity's Day ; 
The life is gay, don't lose your way. 

When your game you've played all thro' 
What I've said, you'll know is true, 
And while it is not now too late. 
Hold the line, while to you I relate — 



Chorus. 



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PRESCRIPTION FOR COMMONSENSE 

The philosophy of a contented life consists in a deter- 
mination to cultivate the will-power, accomodate yourself 
to your surroundings, conditions and circumstances. 

In doing such you will find much peace and content 
which does make life worth while. 

Such is the priceless gem of content. 

Neither King, Queen or Prince could possess more. 



FRIENDS 

Friends I have, 
I count but few, 
This will testify; 
I claim you. 
Tho' few my friends, 
And choice they be, 
For they are true — 
The kind to see. 
Acquaintances, numerous. 
Of some I'm scrupulous. 
Therefore, I choose; 
A friend I'll not lose. 



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AUTHORS' LAMENT 

Oft I've thought to write a book 
For those who will therein look — 
It's no brief task, believe, 
Wherev/ith material you'll perceive; 
Go in search and if you find 
An editor for your book will bind? 

Where many bees are in the hive, 
There is much wax; for honey strive — 
The field's extensive, the market great? 
Trials numerous, an author's fate; 
Seek not laurels or enamored be, 
For your production's lone destiny. 



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A NATURAL INFIRMITY 

After all, "To err is but human." 

True it has been said: 
The mental power must rule the man, 

Lest astray he should be led. 

Tho not alike we err 

Let us aid each one our duty's call, 
Our thoughts, our acts we must conquer, 

Tho' "The just man several times did fall." 

On the roll of Equality we'll enlist; 
To all, someday, this will occur. 
The forgotten name and dubious missed; 
Nameless is he who has not a blur. 



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WEDDING DAY— TRIBUTE 

O Happy Day! to celebrate, 

Hence this greeting, 
I congratulate; 
From my wish I must recall 

Happiness and Prosperity, 
The source of all. 

May choice blessings from above 
Fill your life with true love, 
This little verse tho' brief to say. 
Means Sincere, for every day. 



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REMINISCENCES— TITANIC 

April 15, 1912 

When a good staunch ship on her maiden sail 
What joy and cheer did reign! 
What grandeur and pleasure, all did hail; 
For alluring glory, or for destiny's gain? 

'T was a palace grand! full luxuries abound, 
No cares nor thought for the Mighty unseen; 

The greatest catastrophe, the ocean's renowned, 
For this great good ship was the Titanic Queen. 

Thro* out the world in every mind 
Did the sad news reach and find; 
Hearts expanded, the tale was told, 
For such did the "Wireless" then unfold. 



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SEASONABLE — REASONABLE — SATIRICAL 

— TO— 

Our Epicure "Customers" 

(Unsolicited Trade) 

By an ex- Storekeeper 

At the Cigar Counter: 

Whenever you are broke, 
Come in here for your smoke; 
When you have the cash 
Pass by — with a dash! 

To Purchasers of Milk Only: 

We Sell Milk to 

ACCOMMODATE 

The Ice. 

Bills Payable 30 Days: 

Some there are: 

Who take your eats 
For which DEBT seldom meets. 

Security 7 Get It: 

If you would have 

"Honorable" Credit, 
Don't send Miss-fortune 

Around to get it. 



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LIVE OUT OF THE DARK 

Oh! Christianity, whither doth thou go? 
Thy spirit today is very low. 

The dominating spirit of Autocracy reigns: It issues 
from the attitude of the "Higher Class, the High Brows 
and Aristocracy." 

Such is the source of the bulk of degradation. Do we 
realize these facts of the erroneous dispositions of the 
numerous, unrighteous and unworthy rich, crushing the 
poor of the world. 

It was ever thus. It will ever be: (?) What THEY call 
Christianity. 

Oh! mystery, do we offer our appeal to thee in vain? 

Dear Christian, can you answer. Is not Christianity 
courting the ''Honorable" Hypocrisy? 

We believe to know Christianity. 

We long to see Its rays permeate or penetrate the dark 
and arouse the dormant. Then we can, we must! sustain 
the genuine and abide happily and worthily thereby — The 
Man of men. 



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(LETTER) 

SOLACE IN SORROW 

To you, dear friend, I offer my humble lines of true 
sympathy in your great loss of one who was near and 
dear. Hoping that such will allay your burden of sorrow, 
if only but temporarily. I trust, however, the impression 
will be effective and lasting. 

If "Endurance is the measure of a man," 

I submit to the test; 
By Triumph be blest. 

Indeed, many times I have borne a forced smile, which 
outwardly concealed sorrow and disappointment. 

After all, is it not really a part of life, this worldly 
suffering and sorrow from which none escape? Indeed, 
there are, doubtless, countless examples; still we feel our 
sorrow the most severe. 

We are reminded of One majestic example from the 
beginning — The Man of men — Christ. To Him we can, we 
must! follow to reach the goal of everlasting joy, the place 
where sorrow is unknown. 



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PATIENCE 

Patience is a master-key for entrance into supernatural, 
priceless and essential treasures, which may be obtained 
and partially enjoyed in this life. It is within access of all. 
EfRcacy of will is requisite. 

Have you patience with those who do not possess the 
same sterling quality, often unreasonably abused by such 
people as are considered "Educated." In other words, 
false dignity or conceit. This is a well-grounded fact 
which should not be cast into "The Willow Morgue." 

"In your patience you shall possess your soul." 

Such Holy Scripture warns us. What more inspiring 
and timely words of counsel? 



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BIRTHDAY GREETING 

A little verse brief to say; 

On this your Natal Day, 

A precious treasure I convey. 

Happiness be yours in every way. 



YOUR BIRTHDAY 

Genuine Happiness! I choose to say; 
Genuine Love! on your Birthday, 
Genuine Health! for you I pray; 
Genuine Wealth! in God's own way. 



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ASPIRATION 

Majestic thoughts! 

Noble deeds survive: 
Why not now in practise strive; 
Knowledge and truth cultivate, 
Wonders from research emanate! 
Knowledge without dissension! 
Truth of honor I mention; 
This choice of knowledge is power, 
Our treasures therein every hour. 



A LOVE SECRET 

"Romeo and Juliet" are parted. 
With you I no more will go; 
Farewell, said Juliet to Romeo. 

Thus ends a chapter of Love's dream, 

Rejoycing or downhearted? 



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ALPHABETICAL MAXIMS 

Always avoid animosity 

Better be busy 

Conscience controls characters 

Don't delay duty 

Edify even enemies 

Fearlessness finds freedom 

Grant greater goodness 

Harmony helps happiness. 

Induce inspiring industries 

Joyfully join justice 

Knoweth kindred kindness 

Live lawful lives 

Make modesty memorable 

Never neglect neatness 

Observe our ostentation 

Patience preserves people 

Quention Queer Qualities 

Remorse ruins riches 

Silence speaks supreme 

Tell truthful tales 

Urge useful undertakings 

Valiently vacate vice 

Will works wonders 



Try these three, X-Y-Z 

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MY WISH TO YOU 

I wish you health, for such is wealth, 

I wish it o'er and o'er; 

I wish my wish more galore 

Than one who ever wished before. 

To add 1*11 wish when life is o'er 

To heaven you will soar. 

Now, who could wish any more? 



AMERICA 

A merica, the land of my birth, 
M y country proud to proclaim 
E verywhere may I with mirth, 
R esolve to live most true for thy name. 
I nspiring to all from every hearth. 
C ountry of history, Victory and fame; 
A merica, blessed be thou my home of birth. 



N^. — The first letter of each line, downward, reads 
America. 



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SENTIMENTAL PHILOSOPHY 

S adness, not for mine. 
E verybody happy? Oh, how fine! 
N o matter what we've had, 
T hink not like the sad; 

I n life rejoice, let all be glad. 
M elancholy, Oh, what folly, 
E ndeavor to be jolly. 
N ever have such folly 
T o be sad and melancholy. 
A 11 the best will have a jest, 
L earn the rest. You'll find it best 

I f thou wiliest to be gladdest 
T hou'll be gladest and not sadest. 
Y ou'll find this rhyme for you will chime. 



N.B. — The first letter of each line, downward, reads: 
Sentimentality. 



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Nate— The folowiug lyric, "Good Counsel/' has a 
musical setting, and is adapted for use on the piano. 

E. J. H. 



GOOD COUNSEL 

Brace up! Brace up! Thou faint heart 
You and I shall never part. 
Thou faint heart brace up, brace up, 
With our cup we both have sup'd. 

Of our sorrow and our joy, 
Cheer up, no more to annoy; 
When the darkest clouds have passed 
Wealth and joy we'll have amassed. 

CHORUS 

Grood Counsel, Ah! How grand; 
Abide with me always, 
I entreat thee do not go; 
Stay with me all my days, 
For with thy guidance I so wish 
To pass all my earthly days. 

Future grand how we'll behold. 
Goodness of our heart unfold; 
Brace up, Cheer up, off we'll soar 
To home on a Blissful Shore. 

My entreat, "Go not amiss" 
Searching for celestial bliss, 
Where moths nor rust e'er destroy, 
Earthly goods offer decoy. 



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